Specific learning differences (SpLD), e.g. dyslexia, dyspraxia

If you have been assessed to have a SpLD, you can access reasonable adjustments by providing a copy of your full diagnostic assessment report, containing all relevant tests and a clear diagnosis.

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If you do not have a full diagnostic assessment report

To be assessed for a SpLD we would advise you to contact an appropriately qualified assessor. The University cannot recommend an assessor, but we are able to provide you with information about organisations/individuals that meet the University of Liverpool’s supporting evidence requirements, these are listed in the table below.

List of local assessors:

Assessor/Organisation

Information

Cost

Web page

ADHD Foundation

(Neurodiversity charity)

Email:  info@adhdfoundation.org.uk

Tel: For service enquiries please call 0151 541 9020

ADHD screening, following the screen, the Foundation can refer you to the NHS pathway or to a private Consultant for a diagnosis. 

£340 for ADHD screening

https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/

Bespoke Support Assessments - Adam Pickford

APC number: 24/APC08154 (British Dyslexia Association)

AMBDA number: 24/AMF08006

PATOSS PPM number: FLI10586

Email: adam@bsassessments.co.uk 

To book: https://bsassessments.co.uk/ 

SpLD Diagnostic Assessments are offered. Assessments can cover Dyslexia, Dyspraxia/DCD and the identification of traits of ADHD, which is sufficient to receive support at university and to apply for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) funding. 

Additional conditions can be considered as part of the assessment for £150 per condition. For example, an assessment to consider Dyslexia and ADHD traits would cost £550. 

 

 

£400 for  Dyslexia, Dyspraxia/DCD or traits of ADHD. 

Additional conditions  £150 per condition. 

 https://bsassessments.co.uk/ 

Campus Consultants

Email: info@campus-consultants.com

Diagnostic Profile Assessment for Autism (ASD) & ADHD

The diagnostic profile assessments can be used for reasonable adjustments in both educational and workplace settings, also for DSA applications.

Following an assessment appointment, you will receive a professional report that encompasses a detailed clinical report with a diagnostic profile and recommendations for further support.

£350.00 (remote)

 

campus-consultants.com

 

Ruth Clevely

APC: IF6523

Email: ruthclevely@gmail.com 

Tel: 07761 652095

Patoss registered specialist teacher assessor for dyslexia, with a current practising certificate, offering remote assessments to HE students.

 

£395 for Dyslexia assessment (remote)

 

Jan Crittenden

MA, PGCE, PG Dip SpLD/Dyslexia

E-mail: jan.crittenden@gmail.com

Tel: 07515667214

SpLD diagnostic assessments offered either face-to-face or online/remotely.

The diagnostic assessments are recognised as valid evidence for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) applications.

Member of the British Dyslexia Association, Dyslexia Guild & PATOSS with a current Assessment Practising Certificate (APC).

SpLD diagnostic assessments:

£475

 

 

Educational Guidance Service (EGS) – contact: Rachel Thomas

E-mail: rachel.thomas@egs.org.uk
Tel: 01422 372222

SpLD diagnostic assessments offered

SpLD diagnostic assessments offered for those for whose first language is not English.

ADHD traits assessments can also be included at an additional charge (if appropriate), please note this is not a diagnosis of ADHD.

Please put ‘Liverpool University Student’ as the subject of the email

 

 

£349.00, for both remote and face to face delivery.  All fees are VAT exempt. 

www.egs.org.uk

Giselle Hope

Chartered Psychologist BSc (Hons), MSc, CPsychol

Email: gisellehope@tiscali.co.uk

Tel: 07876026438


Neurodiversity Assessments (for Adults)

ADHD identification

This assessment provides individuals with self-awareness, practical advice, and tools to self-manage the symptoms of ADHD without the need for medication. ADHD assessments are on-line.

Dyslexia Diagnosis

This assessment provides a full diagnosis of Dyslexia and meets the criteria for DSA application. These assessments are in-person, conducted in Bolton and Liverpool. 

Dyspraxia Diagnosis

This assessment provides a full diagnosis of Dyspraxia and meets the criteria for DSA application. These assessments are in-person, conducted in Bolton and Liverpool. 

 

 

 

 

 

ADHD identification: £295.00

 

 

Dyslexia Diagnosis:

£495.00

 

 

Dyspraxia Diagnosis:

£495.00

 

 

Istraker Consultants

Liverpool based 

Email: Admin@istrakerconsultants.co.uk

Tel: 0151 2445419 

ADHD Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment offered

Contact the  assessor directly for costs

http://www.ishbelstraker.co.uk/

Sally Ann Morrison

Adult Dyslexia Consulting Ltd

Tel: 07931 618858

Email: sallyann.dyslexia@gmail.com

SpLD diagnostic assessments £425

http://www.adultdyslexiaco nsulting.org.uk/

Denis Nugent

Email: denis.nugent@btinternet.com 

Tel: 07842023894 or 01704469760

SpLD diagnostic assessments offered 

Dyslexia diagnostic assessments

£550

 

Phoenix Psychology

(Registered Company: 15034403)

Online Neurodiversity Diagnostic Assessments available:

Dyslexia
Dyspraxia
SpLD: Speed of Processing
Dysgraphia
Educational ADHD: Symptom Identification

Tel: 07901106033 or 07552373337

Email: info@phoenix-psych.com

SpLD diagnostic assessment

£425

(+£100 Dyscalulia)

 

www.phoenix-psych.com  

Kath Williams

Email: Kathwilliams@me.com

Tel: 07961453992

SpLD diagnostic assessments offered

SpLD diagnostic assessments

£400 

https://kathwilliamsdyslexia. co.uk/about/  

Dr Yates

Email: dryates@ypspsychology.com

Tel: 07762 933275

SpLD diagnostic assessments offered

 

SpLD diagnostic assessments

£335

 

https://www.ypspsychology. com/ 

If you are enquiring about an assessment with alternative providers to those detailed above, please ensure:

  • They are a chartered psychologist or have a SpLD practicing certificate
  • They are aware of the SpLD Assessment Standards Committee’s (SASC) Guidelines.

To search for a specialist teacher in your local area please go to the patoss website to register for free.

 

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